Community Gardens

Grow your own vegetables and flowers while cultivating a sense of community!
General information
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Garden plots are 20’ by 20’.
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City provides plot and water access, gardeners are responsible for tilling, planting, weeding, etc.
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No refunds after May 1. A $5 cancellation fee will be assessed to refunds before May 1.
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All gardens must be attended to by May 31, planted by June 15, and have something planted the entire season.
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Renters must have their plots cleaned and cleared by November 15.
Garden locations
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Eidem Homestead, Noble Parkway and 101st Avenue North
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Southbrook Park, 62nd and Douglas Drive
Cost
$50 per season
Requirements for applicants
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A copy of a photo ID with corresponding address
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Full payment
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Signed rules contract
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Signed application form
Applying for a community garden
We are no longer taking applications for the 2018 growing season.
Priority for accepting applications
Priority for applications are given in this order:
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Last year's renters
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Brooklyn Park residents
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Non-Brooklyn Park residents
Applicants will be wait-listed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Schedule for accepting applications
Date begin accepting |
Application type |
Friday, February 1, 4 p.m. |
Returning gardeners application deadline |
Tuesday, February 12, 9 a.m. |
In-person applications for residents |
Thursday, February 14, 9 a.m. |
Mail-in applications for residents processed |
Tuesday, March 5, 9 a.m. |
In-person and mail-in applications for non-residents |
Thursday, April 4 |
Registered gardeners applications for a second plot processed |
Contact us
Community Activity Center (Recreation and Parks Department)
5600 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
View map and directions to the Community Activity Center
September through May office hours
Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
June through August office hours
Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, closed unless we have a scheduled event or activity.
Hours may vary based on events, activities and holidays.
Phone and email
Steve Gulenchyn
763-493-8343
Email Steve Gulenchyn